Indiana Wesleyan University
Executive Director of IWU Texas
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana, United States, 46953
Overview
Job Title:
Executive Director of IWU Texas
Reporting Relationship:
Chancellor
Unit:
National & Global
Department:
IWU - National & Global
Campus Location:
This position will be fully remote, but individuals must live within the state of Texas.
Summary of Position:
The Execute Director of IWU-Texas will provide strategic leadership and execution for National & Global’s growth initiatives in Texas, advancing the university’s presence through enrollment expansion, strategic partnerships, and market engagement. This role identifies and leverages opportunities within the Texas higher education and workforce landscape to build partnerships and enrollment pipelines with educational institutions, community organizations, businesses, and workforce development agencies. In close collaboration with academic leaders and colleagues in enrollment and learner success, the position ensures effective program delivery while supporting student marketing, recruitment, enrollment, and retention. The leader fosters a culture of innovation, agility, and high performance, modeling the posture and values of N&G while deploying emerging data, technologies, and Ai to optimize impact and outcomes.
Responsibilities
Informs strategy and drives execution of N&G Growth Plan initiatives associated with Texas expansion
Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities within the Texas higher education and marketplace landscape
Builds and scales N&G enrollment in Texas via presence, partnerships, and pipelines
Establishes partnerships with Texas educational institutions, community organizations, business, and workforce development agencies
Collaborates with academic leaders to coordinate the effective delivery of programs and services
Serves in a consultative role and works collaboratively with enrollment and learner success colleagues to promote effective student marketing, recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts
Develops a high-performance IWU-Texas team and culture that models the posture and values of N&G
Manages IWU-Texas budget in executing strategy
Deploys a robust approach to the use of emerging data and technologies including Ai
Encourages innovative and creative thinking and agile execution
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education
A master’s degree required (MBA, M.Ed., or related field preferred)
Experience
Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of progressive leadership experience including 5+ years in education, EdTech, or related industry
Knowledge of Texas higher education landscape and regulatory environment
Proven track record of building and scaling operations in new markets
Track record of building strategic educational partnerships including innovative credentialing pathways
Experience with adult online learning including its development, delivery, assessment, and improvement
Demonstrated commitment to serving underrepresented student populations
Experience managing remote or distributed teams
Required Skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfort with ambiguity, risk-taking, and startup environment
Strategic Thinking: Ability to see big picture while executing tactical initiatives
Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams
Market Development: Experience entering new markets and building presence, partnerships, and pipelines from scratch
Communication Effectiveness: Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Technological Competence: Demonstrated competency in the use of administrative and educational technologies including expanding capability in the use of Ai
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU, in covenant with God\'s reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
Limitations and Disclaimer As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised:
29 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
05 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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Executive Director of IWU Texas
Reporting Relationship:
Chancellor
Unit:
National & Global
Department:
IWU - National & Global
Campus Location:
This position will be fully remote, but individuals must live within the state of Texas.
Summary of Position:
The Execute Director of IWU-Texas will provide strategic leadership and execution for National & Global’s growth initiatives in Texas, advancing the university’s presence through enrollment expansion, strategic partnerships, and market engagement. This role identifies and leverages opportunities within the Texas higher education and workforce landscape to build partnerships and enrollment pipelines with educational institutions, community organizations, businesses, and workforce development agencies. In close collaboration with academic leaders and colleagues in enrollment and learner success, the position ensures effective program delivery while supporting student marketing, recruitment, enrollment, and retention. The leader fosters a culture of innovation, agility, and high performance, modeling the posture and values of N&G while deploying emerging data, technologies, and Ai to optimize impact and outcomes.
Responsibilities
Informs strategy and drives execution of N&G Growth Plan initiatives associated with Texas expansion
Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities within the Texas higher education and marketplace landscape
Builds and scales N&G enrollment in Texas via presence, partnerships, and pipelines
Establishes partnerships with Texas educational institutions, community organizations, business, and workforce development agencies
Collaborates with academic leaders to coordinate the effective delivery of programs and services
Serves in a consultative role and works collaboratively with enrollment and learner success colleagues to promote effective student marketing, recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts
Develops a high-performance IWU-Texas team and culture that models the posture and values of N&G
Manages IWU-Texas budget in executing strategy
Deploys a robust approach to the use of emerging data and technologies including Ai
Encourages innovative and creative thinking and agile execution
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education
A master’s degree required (MBA, M.Ed., or related field preferred)
Experience
Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of progressive leadership experience including 5+ years in education, EdTech, or related industry
Knowledge of Texas higher education landscape and regulatory environment
Proven track record of building and scaling operations in new markets
Track record of building strategic educational partnerships including innovative credentialing pathways
Experience with adult online learning including its development, delivery, assessment, and improvement
Demonstrated commitment to serving underrepresented student populations
Experience managing remote or distributed teams
Required Skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfort with ambiguity, risk-taking, and startup environment
Strategic Thinking: Ability to see big picture while executing tactical initiatives
Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams
Market Development: Experience entering new markets and building presence, partnerships, and pipelines from scratch
Communication Effectiveness: Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Technological Competence: Demonstrated competency in the use of administrative and educational technologies including expanding capability in the use of Ai
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU, in covenant with God\'s reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
Limitations and Disclaimer As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised:
29 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
05 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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